This limited edition bronze by Rick Geib is assembled and patinaed by the artist and is mounted on black marble. It is a limited edition of 95. "Conflicting Interests" depicts a mother dolphin with her baby guarding the youngster from its own dangerous curiosity. A mother octopus defends a clutch of eggs hidden behind a coral structure resembling a human hand. This bronze won first place in sculpture and scrimshaw at the 33rd annual Miniature Art Society of Florida art show in February 2008. Conflicting interests has also been shown in England at the Hilliard Society of Miniaturists annual juried show in 2008 and has been selected to be shown at the Royal Society of Miniaturists in 2008 (also in England) The selection into these prestigious miniature shows is a testament to the exacting craftsmanship and artistry of the sculpts.The small scale makes it perfect as desktop decor. Bronze is six inches high by seven inches long by three inches wide, special price of $450.00 plus $20 shipping For more information please visit
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